This Is An Old Article From 2012 But Its Research And Topic Is More Applicable Than Ever Today.

This is an old article from 2012 but its research and topic is more applicable than ever today.

livescience.com

Low IQ & Conservative Beliefs Linked to Prejudice

Low-intelligence children are more likely to be racist adults, a controversial link explained by the simplified world view offered by extrem

My favorite bit:

This Is An Old Article From 2012 But Its Research And Topic Is More Applicable Than Ever Today.

"Nonetheless, there is reason to believe that strict right-wing ideology might appeal to those who have trouble grasping the complexity of the world."

Another article had this advice from the researchers:

"The authors of the new study concluded that lower intelligence levels seemed to be an important precursor to more prejudiced views and suggest strategies involving increased participation in education of young people and improving the levels of cognitive ability in the population in general could be an important step towards eradicating prejudice towards same-sex couples."

In other words, anyone can learn tolerance.

Conservatives are out there scared by a world that's literally too big for them to understand. That's why they drag the walls in close and make rules that shut out complicated issues. But no one should live in fear. No one. Education is so important for every single one of us on this planet, because we do fear what we don't understand.

All the more insidious when someone finds these folks and scares them further, weaponizing their fear into political pressure. They're not helping anyone, they're making things worse. How do we undo generations of institutionalized fearmongering?

One person at a time.

Be kind, but carry heavy leather gloves too. Even the glorious bald eagle doesn't know you're trying to help it untangle itself.

Make the most of the next two months

Get all your vaccines

Travel while we have a functioning DOT

Read and buy books on feminism, anti-racism, pro-lgbt

Attend drag shows

Don't skip any of your classes

Read and buy history books

Find your out-of-state networks

Learn to carry cash

Get birth control solutions

Support the Biden/Harris administration

Postpone large purchases and save money

Be careful of what you say online, like un-ambiguous attacks against the incoming administration, especially in spaces that contain your full name or personal information

Feel free to add on.

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mothymyths

2 years ago

It’s time. We have risen.

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mothymyths

7 months ago

The Dispatch

The United States Cannot Descend Into Authoritarianism

An endorsement of Kamala Harris from a Russian dissident.

Ultimately, I am cautiously optimistic about a Harris presidency. She has the opportunity to normalize a deeply fractured political climate, to bring together the center-left and center-right under a banner of creating real opportunity for all Americans. I look forward to challenging her when we disagree, which I imagine will be often. But if her opponent is elected, the very institutions and traditions that guarantee our right to freely disagree would be under threat. Anyone who has lived in the Soviet Union or in Putin’s Russia will tell you what it’s like to fear publicly condemning the government. In Trump, I hear echoes of Soviet leaders past and Russian leaders present. Kamala Harris’ election is the only way to preserve democracy, at home and abroad. She may not be the best choice. But on November 5, she is the only one.

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mothymyths

4 months ago

I couldn't find the original post so I redrew it from memory for myself and anyone who needs to hear this